Dr. Huffman's Biography — Mark was born in Campbell County Kentucky and attended High School at Campbell County. He attended Northern Kentucky University and graduated Cum Laude in 1988. He earned his M.D. degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1992. He was an Internal Medicine Resident at the University of Cincinnati from 7/92 through 6/93. At that time, he did research at the University of Kentucky in the Ophthalmology Department until June of 1994. He was a resident in the U.K. Ophthalmology Department from July 1994 through June 1997. He is Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. After completing his residency, Mark joined Dr. Jim Huffman and the new business was called Huffman & Huffman, P.S.C. In 2002, the brothers purchased Dr. Rose’s practice in Somerset. Dr. Mark currently practices in Somerset, London and Columbia. Mark has been married to Melissa for 17 years. They have 3 sons; Clay is attending Transylvania University in the fall with plans to attend medical school and pursue a career in ophthalmology. Luke is a junior at Somerset Christian School with an interest in becoming a Minister. Isaac is in the 7th grade at Somerset Christian School and plays goalie in soccer and enjoys grappling. Mark enjoys hunting and fly fishing. He and Melissa own a farm where he raises milk and meat goats. Mark is also planning an orchard for his farm with both fruit and nut trees. Mark enjoys studying Ancient Greek and Roman History, as well as theology and apologetics. Mark is an active member of Grace Baptist Church, a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons.

Dr. Huffman's Biography — Jim was born in Campbell County Kentucky and attended High School at Campbell County. He attended Northern Kentucky University and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1984 with a B.S. Degree. He earned his M.D. degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1988. He was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, an honorary medical society. He was an Internal Medicine Resident at Good Samaritan Hospital, in Cincinnati from 7/88 through 6/89. He was a resident in the U.K. Ophthalmology Department from July 1989 through June 1992. He is Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. After completing his residency, Jim opened a practice in East Bernstadt, Kentucky and later moved to London. His brother, Mark joined his practice in 1997 and the practice name was changed to Huffman & Huffman, P.S.C. In 2002, the brothers purchased Dr. Rose’s practice in Somerset. Dr. Jim currently practices in London, Somerset, Harlan and Jellico. Jim has been married to Paula since 1984. They have 4 children; Jimmy is a medical student at the University of Kentucky and plans on pursuing a residency in ophthalmology, Sarah is an optometry student at UAB, Rebekah is attending LMU College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Rachel is studying at Western Kentucky University with plans on becoming a dentist. Jim enjoys working in his yard. He has an interest in planting native species of plants and over the years, has planted almost every species of tree that is native to this area. Currently, he is concentrating on planting native shrubs and wild flowers. Jim also enjoys his 5 dogs and 3 cats. Jim is active in his Church and is on the board at the Bennett Center. He is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons.

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